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The Island Season 13, 135 lbs, Round 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kodiyak Redd (ranked 755 p4p, 858 weight class) and Nightey Knights (ranked 40 p4p, 45 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141
9 - 1 - 0 |
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168 cm
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135
8 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kodiyak Redd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nightey Knights!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knights lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knights comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knights takes a swing at Redd's ribcage but misses.
Knights connects with the punch.
Redd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Knights is trying to control the position but Redd postures up.
Redd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knights keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully.
Knights is controlling Redd's posture.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Knights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knights is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Knights is continuing to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knights can do anything to dispel that myth.
Redd wants to control from the top but Knights keeps moving.
Knights wants to sweep here but Redd controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knights wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Redd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knights.
Knights scores with a jab to the body.
Redd scores with a takedown into Knights's guard.
Knights pulls Redd in close to prevent any damage.
Redd wants to control from the top but Knights keeps moving.
Knights pulls Redd in close to prevent any damage.
Knights looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redd is one step ahead there.
Knights keeping full guard, as Redd tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knights looking to control.
Redd preventing the sweep.
Redd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knights looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redd is one step ahead there.
Knights controlling the position.
Redd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knights managing to control the position.
Knights really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Redd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Redd passes Knights's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Knights moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd is working Knights over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knights is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Knights is pulling down on Redd's head. It's preventing any offense from Redd, at least for the moment.
Redd stopping the sweep attempt from Knights.
Redd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knights is pulling down on Redd's head to control his posture.
The adventures of Knights the control monster continue. Boring.
Knights working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redd.
Knights is trying to control the position but Redd postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Redd trying to control but Knights is working from the bottom.
Knights seems keen to control Redd's posture.
Knights wants to sweep here but Redd controlling him for the moment.
Redd looking to pass the guard.
Redd preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redd pushing down on Knights's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Knights wants to improve his position but Redd is controlling well.
Redd slips a nice elbow through Knights's hands, connecting with Knights's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kodiyak Redd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Knights defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redd.
It seemed like Knights was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redd scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've been informed that Knights has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Knights manages to get to full guard.
Knights has his hands on Redd's head, controlling the position.
Redd stopping the sweep attempt from Knights.
Knights is trying to control the position but Redd postures up.
Redd advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights is looking to improve his position.
Knights makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knights.
Redd throwing strikes but missing.
Redd wants to pass the guard but Knights is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Redd stopping the sweep attempt from Knights.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knights holds on and takes a little breather.
Knights is trying to control the position but Redd postures up.
Knights is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Knights looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redd is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Knights pulls Redd in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knights scores with a body shot.
Knights lands a nice looking body shot.
Knights scores with a sloppy right hand. Redd should have avoided that one.
Knights lands a jab to Redd's midsection.
No luck for Redd with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knights lands a slapping body shot.
Knights is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Redd rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice shot lands for Knights.
Knights misses with a hook.
Redd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Knights! Redd is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nightey Knights!
Nightey Knights bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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